aprnKate

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1. FNP-C vs FNP-BC

   aprnKate replied to Guest05/31/18's topic in NP

   You can use NP-C or FNP-C. I use FNP-C for all my signatures so that people know I'm Family Practice. I didn't take the ANCC. I don't think you get hired more if you take one certification over the other.

2. Tearing my hair out over noncompliant DM2 patients!

   aprnKate replied to FullGlass's topic in NP

   I have had some patients that are do not want insulin. there's nothing wrong with putting them on oral meds. I actually use it as a bargaining chip.. I tell them that i'll put them on oral meds if they check with me every 1-2 months along with health...

3. There has to be more besides indeed.com for NP job searches??!

   aprnKate replied to ToFNPandBeyond's topic in NP

   3Rnet and New Mexico state are always looking for providers. Go rural, you will find a job.

4. NP Work life balance

   aprnKate replied to ncaru01's topic in NP

   lol... sounded like my first permanent job as a NP. loved the patients and co workers for the most part. hated the drama. there always has to be an office manager married to the boss and the boss having some type of affair with the front desk personn...

5. Job Offer Details

   aprnKate replied to Freedomsong's topic in NP

   This offer is a JOKE! now go back and tell them this is a Funny Joke and ask them what they are really offering! because I wouldn't touch this package even if I was a new grad. Don't waste your time with this private company and take your awesome NP ...

6. Nurse midwife/family NP

   aprnKate replied to Steph357's topic in Advanced

   If you plan to have a family... just be mindful that CNMs are on call a lot. I'm a FNP and have considered getting post masters CNM but then I saw a colleagues schedule and her schedule is 12 hour shifts and she is on call after her 12 hour shift. sh...

7. Thinking of opening a NP private practice?? Let's talk about how I can help u??

   aprnKate replied to cccs0911's topic in Advanced

   There's a bunch of seminars on this topic on starting your own private practice if you just google it up. You can also probably ask your local state NP groups how they got started on this, I'm sure one of the NPs in your local have done it which requ...

8. Need a sanity check

   aprnKate replied to djmatte's topic in NP

   Its great that you are putting out feelers out there. I guess it depends what you are looking for 85k plus RVUs/incentive 12 ppd..do they offer benefits? also is the 85k considered W2 or will you be a contractor 1099? if its 1099 i think this is low ...

9. NP being used as an RN

   aprnKate replied to Adam18's topic in NP

   this whole situation is just real bad news. I really do hope you seek another job that is appropriate for your NP role.

10. NP being used as an RN

    aprnKate replied to Adam18's topic in NP

    Experience? He/she is not getting the NP experience at all by choosing to stay. Play nice and direct yes but I wouldn't stay for a RN experience unless of course you just want the RN role.

11. NP being used as an RN

    aprnKate replied to Adam18's topic in NP

    Find another job SOON first and get your ducks in a row and then quit. Hopefully you didn't sign anything that can tie you in. Just tell them that you either are a NP or your a RN but not both. If they don't listen to you, then they do not value you ...

12. PA curriculum

    aprnKate replied to Jules A's topic in NP

    Sadly... I wish NP school curriculum was like that of the PA school as well but look on the bright side you don't have to necessarily to be under a physician to open up your practice in certain states. I guess that is one advantage NPs have. I am env...

13. Move to Washington or New Mexico as new FNP graduate

    aprnKate replied to Byna92's topic in NP

    You'll get 4 seasons w/ ABQ and Santa Fe. Make sure to research what neighborhood you'll plan to live in. Some parts of ABQ are sketch. Nob Hill near the University is good and so are the newer neighborhoods towards that Petroglyph National Monument....

14. Move to Washington or New Mexico as new FNP graduate

    aprnKate replied to Byna92's topic in NP

    What type of teacher will your husband be? If its K-12, I know that the Navajo Rez always need teachers but be mindful that its a rural area. I'm not sure if you are looking at being in the city.

15. FNP Oversaturation

    aprnKate replied to brinksta's topic in NP Students

    It will only be hard to find a job if you want to stay in one place like a metropolitan area. Rural areas, I have found to be the best place for me in terms in being able to practice in full scope. Metropolitan NPs sometimes get stuck in a specialty....